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Bears WR Javon Wims suspended two games for unsportsmanlike conduct

The NFL has suspended Bears wide receiver Javon Wims for two games without pay for his unsportsmanlike conduct against the Saints on Sunday. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero was the first to report the news.

The NFL released the following as a part of their press release:

NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan issued the suspension for a violation of Rule 12, Section 2, Article 14(c) which prohibits striking, swinging at, or clubbing the head, neck, or face of an opponent with the wrist(s), arm(s), elbow(s), or hand(s), as well as Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1 which prohibits any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.